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Ovarian overproduction of androgens - Symptom Symptoms: Hyperadrogenism:
Acne Amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods)Changes in female body contours Decrease in breast size Increase in body hair in a male pattern (hirsutism ) Oily skin Virilization:
Clitoromegaly (enlargement of the clitoris) Deepening of the voice Increase in muscle mass Temporal balding (thinning hair and hair loss) Signs and tests: 17-hydroxyprogesterone ACTH test CT scan Glucose and insulin level tests Pelvic ultrasound Prolactin (if periods are infrequent or absent) Testosterone TSH (if there is balding) Reviewed last on: 5/12/2008 Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine; Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
References Lobo RA. Hyperandrogenism: Physiology, Etiology, Differential Diagnosis, Management. In: Katz V, Lobo RA, Lentz G, Gershenson D, eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 40.The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.